- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Voyageur Press Inc (9 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0896580008
- ISBN-13: 978-0896580008
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 24.9 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 608,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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." . . tells you just about everything you want to know about cows, from ancient myths to a breed encyclopedia, as well as pop culture that surrounds famous cows. Although the tone is lighthearted, there's a lot of interesting information packed into this text."
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The cow is perhaps the world's most appealing animal. Why do we love cows? Sara Rath answers that question and more in this book, a light-hearted yet serious look at dairy and beef cows of the world-both familiar and not-so-familiar. From ancient myths to a breed encyclopaedia to a whimsical look at the fun pop culture surrounding famous cows, this book has it all. In exploring our almost innate love of cows, Rath delivers an informative and entertaining summary of bovines around the world. Remarkably readable and inviting, 'The Complete Cow' is beautifully illustrated with large-format colour photographs of all breeds and is the first book to feature cows from around the globe, both past and present. Great colour photography is accented by images both humorous (from cartoonists such as Gary Larson) and romantic (in pastoral paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and others). Along the way readers will discover all kinds of bovine trivia: how to say 'moo', 'cow', and 'cowpie' in many languages, a fascinating cow migration map, advice on naming a cow, and more.
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"I have a real good moo," someone told me the other day, "you know, when you see a herd of cows next to the road and you pull the car over and open the window and call mOOOooo." Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sara Rath really gets deep and into her writing in this book. I enjoyed every bit about it. I thought i knew just about every thing there was to know about them being as though i was raised around them my whole life. I would recommend this book to anyone
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sara Rath's "The Complete Cow" is a gem of a book. I was amazed by the scope and in-depth coverage of cows written in friendly first person text. It 's all so readable and interesting, you just keep turning the pages for more information about these all-important and loveable beasts. The book is full of large-format color photos, side-bars, cow jokes and interesting trivia such as how to say "Moo" in eleven languages. Did you know that the age of a cow is always based on her age when she calves? Or that Texas still leads the US in beef production? Rath writes about the mythical cow in places like Egypt, Greece and Scandinavia; cow breeds of the world (Kuri, Pinzgauer and Romagnola); and the philosophy about cows. Another section I found interesting was "Holy Cow" about how the Masia tribe of Kenya andTanzania devote their lives to cattle; the importance of cattle in Irish culture; and interesting lore about the Texas Longhorn. The Complete Cow, entertaining and witty from start to finish, is a real pleasure to hold in your hands. A great gift for anyone who loves cows!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As with so many other "ordinary" things in life, I had forgotten to think about cows, and I certainly had no idea that there are so many different types. Thank goodness we have authors, like Rath, who have the ability to re-ignite the childlike wonder in us. The Complete Cow's entertaining text and stunning photos make it exactly the kind of book that my children and friends love to pick up, over and over. I'm ordering copies for my sisters for Christmas.
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It came in good time, the packaging was good too as the book was in good condition. I haven't read the whole book yet, but it's seems to be set out well and there is a lot of... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Maritsa Kokkinos
Rath writes a bovine classic!
Why are cows so trendy? Why do cow calendars sell out at Christmas before their kitten and puppy counterparts? Read more
Published on 23 Oct 1998
A sure-fire Christmas gift idea!
I saw a preview copy of this book and was moo-ved by the variety of information and beauty of the photographs it contains. Read more
Published on 10 Sep 1998
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